Beachgoers be warned: Jellyfish spotted at holiday hotspots
Their venomous tentacles can stretch up to 10 metres.
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Lynk hooks up with A-Rod for $1.6 billion IPO. One NZ updates on Starlink partnership.
Hotel rates rebound but there's an oversupply of luxury rooms in one city
Christchurch, Taupō and Nelson-Marlborough lead the way with revenue per room.
Firm fined after truck crash revealed false logbook entries
Truck driver entered rest break in log book hours before he was due to arrive at it.
Pair accused over James Whitikau Barton killing deny charges
Not guilty plea entered by man accused of murder by stabbing or cutting.
Woman's lip punctured by tooth after partner's savage punch
The couple were in an "unhealthy" relationship that was now at an end.
Man threatened to cut off partner’s head and ‘mount it on his vehicle like a trophy’
He sent 21 pages of messages, all containing abusive and degrading language.
Christmas giveaway carnage: People fight over toys, volunteers abused at charity event
People pushed and shoved others to claim car-loads of free Christmas gifts.
Sealord fined more than $250k after crew exposed to asbestos
'This was a major industry player that should have known better' - Maritime NZ.
'Dangerous manoeuvres': Why passenger was charged over police chase
Libby Ker biffed a bottle out of the fleeing car's window at a police car.
Neighbours dispute: Restraining orders issued to stop 'World War 3'
Legal shots fired between neighbours over gun range and security cameras on right-of-way.
Hospitality worker jailed for trail of thefts stretching length of NZ
David Wotherspoon's dishonesty stretched the length of the country.
Five arrested, cash, meth, taser sezied as part of Killer Beez Southern Swarm sting
Police also busted a cannabis grow op, seizing 61 plans at $5000 in cash in Christchurch.
'Degrading' - Man films sex with drunk 15yo girl and posts to Snapchat
He said he accidentally posted the video of the act to his Snapchat story feed.
'One that bites': Fisherman's $20k fine for removing boat's monitoring device
He tried to hide the device in a bag beneath the sea.
'Kiss me': Tourist admits assaulting women he asked for selfies with
The 67yo man says he's been grappling with personal issues and is sorry for what he did.
Tense scenes as murder accused appears in court
The man was charged with murder after a fatal attack in Stoke last month.
Watch: 'We've all got families, we want to live' - Dramatic sea rescue
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Drunk driver drove his Jaguar towards group at campground
He admitted steering his car at a group of people but doesn't want a court penalty.
Nelson City Council says name change not on the cards for four to 10 years
Whakatū Marae is urging the council to rename the 'colonial' Founders Heritage Park.
On the run: Teen cut off electronic bracelet and vanished after tangi
Kiel Paul was meant to be sentenced on Tuesday. Now there's a warrant for his arrest.
Driver apologises to young daughter over speeding drunk to school
Man scores seventh drink drive conviction, this time with child in car on school run.
Man whose stepfather-in-law died in dog mauling says tragedy caused outburst
Luke Shackleton said he wasn't proud of the way he acted, but didn't want to admit guilt.
'Like wraparound westie sunglasses': Tower scoops national architecture award
It's robust and low-maintenance, built to withstand the very severe coastal environment.
Tourist allegedly indecently assaulted women after asking for selfies at the beach
'Come and kiss me, kiss, kiss, kiss - just one kiss', he allegedly said to one woman.
'Very simple act' might have prevented handyman's electrocution
Hire a Hubby Craig Johnston was found lying motionless on the floor by the homeowner.
'Absolutely gutted': Nelson homicide victim remembered by loved ones
Whiri Barton died after an incident on Friday night, police are investigating.
Police name victim killed in Stoke, Nelson assault
Police were called to the scene on Orchard St in Stoke shortly after 7pm on Friday.
'I miss him every day': Son speaks after tradie electrocuted at work
An electrician is now defending WorkSafe charges following Craig Johnston's death.
Nelson council aiming ‘to do the right thing’ for slip-prone homes
Nelson City Council has offered to buy 10 threatened properties.
Electrician on trial after woman returned home to find tradie dead on kitchen floor
Craig Johnston was working on a rangehood when he suffered a lethal electric shock.
Retirement giant fined $37k after widow complained of husband's dementia care
Failure to make a sensory room available was the heart of the case, heard twice.
Gas station forecourt rapist appeals case
Lawyer Ethan Huda said the trial judge's comments caused an unfair trial.